Very Good
#16 of 143 private schools in NE
Top 11% of private schools
St Mary Elementary School
Elementary School
420 E 7TH ST, Wayne, NE 68787
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Nebraska private schools
#16 of 143
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About St Mary Elementary School
St Mary Elementary School is a private elementary school in Wayne, NE. St Mary Elementary School serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 143 private schools in NE.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- NE avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 36 students, St Mary Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, St Mary Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Mary Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Mary Elementary School compares to the 4 public schools in Wayne, NE
Student Demographics
All Schools in Wayne
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary School (this school) | 7.7 |
| WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTER | 3.0 |
| WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.1 |
| WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL | 7.7 |
| WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 5.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NE
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
420 E 7TH ST, Wayne, NE 68787
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PENDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.6/10, 17.7 miles away, in nearby Pender), which scores notably higher. Another option is WISNER-PILGER ELEM SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 17.2 miles away, in nearby Wisner), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 13.8 miles away, in nearby Laurel), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Wayne, see our Wayne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Wayne | 0.3 mi | 3.0 |
| WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wayne | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Wayne | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL Wayne | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wakefield | 7.6 mi | 4.2 |
| WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Wakefield | 7.6 mi | 8.0 |
| WINSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Winside | 9.5 mi | 3.8 |
| WINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Winside | 9.5 mi | 7.9 |
| LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Laurel | 13.8 mi | 7.8 |
| LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Laurel | 13.8 mi | 9.0 |
| ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Allen | 14.9 mi | 5.2 |
| ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL Allen | 14.9 mi | 6.2 |
| WISNER-PILGER ELEM SCHOOL Wisner | 17.2 mi | 8.3 |
| WISNER-PILGER HIGH SCHOOL Wisner | 17.2 mi | 8.1 |
| EMERSON-HUBBARD ELEMENTARY SCH Emerson | 14.9 mi | 6.7 |
| EMERSON-HUBBARD HIGH SCHOOL Emerson | 14.9 mi | 8.2 |
| EMERSON-HUBBARD MIDDLE SCHOOL Emerson | 14.9 mi | 7.6 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hoskins | 17.5 mi | — |
| PENDER HIGH SCHOOL Pender | 17.7 mi | 8.9 |
| PENDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pender | 17.7 mi | 9.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 68787 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,184
Median Home Value
$206,900
Median Rent
$705/mo
Population
6,816
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
24.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BRUNING-DAVENPORT ELEM/BRUNING Bruning, NE | 7.4 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY - SPALDING Spalding, NE | 8.6 |
| BRUNING-DAVENPORT ELEM/DAVENPT Davenport, NE | 8.8 |
| OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL North Platte, NE | 6.4 |
| ST LUKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ogallala, NE | 6.4 |
| ST VINCENT DEPAUL SCHOOL Seward, NE | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary Elementary School
What grades does St Mary Elementary School serve?
St Mary Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Mary Elementary School?
St Mary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary Elementary School rank in NE?
St Mary Elementary School ranks #16 of 143 private schools in NE.
What is St Mary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Mary Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Mary Elementary School a religious school?
St Mary Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (402) 375-2337
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